Board Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Curriculum Vitae

Education

1981-1984 — Ophthalmology Residency, Medical System
The Friedenwald Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD

1980-1981 — Flexible Medical Internship
Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore, MD

1980 — Doctor of Medicine
University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD

1976 — Bachelor of Science in Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park, MD

2001 — Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling
Loyola University in Maryland, Columbia, MD

Certification

2008 — Endocyclophotocoagulation Laser Certificate, Endooptiks, Washington, DC

2003 — Excimer Laser Certification, George Washington University, Medical Center, Washington, DC

1995 — Biblical Certificate, Capital Bible Seminary, Lanham, MD

1985 — Board Certification, American Board of Ophthalmology

Medical Licensure

Active — Maryland
Active — California

Employment History

2018-Present
Ophthalmic Associate, Castillejos Eye Institute, Chula Vista, CA

2004-Present
Forensic / Consultant: Expert Witness, IME, Medical Peer Review, Life Care Planning, Impairment Ratings, Chula Vista, CA

1985-2018
Visual Systems Specialist, Medical Review Board, Human Performance Systems, Inc., Hyattsville, MD

2012-2018
Ophthalmic Associate, Maryland Eye Care Center, Silver Spring, MD

1984-2012
Private Practice, Baltimore, MD

1984-2005
Teaching Attending, The Friedenwald Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD

2001-2004
Independent Contractor, Metropolitan Eye Care, Baltimore, MD

2003-2005
Surgeon, Laser Vision Correction, Towson, MD

1990-1999
Administrative Partner, Dr. Kidwell, Schmoke & Bryant, PA, Baltimore, MD

Professional Society Membership

2016 — Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology

Consultative / Forensic Experience

Cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Laser surgery
Ocular trauma
Diabetic Retinopathy (Medical and Laser Treatment)
Vein Occlusion (Medical and Laser Treatment)

Recent CME Courses

2020 — American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
2018 — American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
2017 — Current Concepts in Ophthalmology-Wilmer
2017 — Atlantic Coast Retina Conference 2017
2017 — Macula 2017
2016 — Current Concepts in Ophthalmology-Wilmer
2015 — Current Concepts in Ophthalmology-Wilmer
2015 — Diabetic Retinopathy and Vein Occlusion
2014 — Current Concepts in Ophthalmology-Wilmer
2014 — Diabetic Retinopathy and Vein Occlusion
2014 — Kiawah Eye Meeting
2014 — Retinal Physician Symposium

Community Involvement & Activities

Volunteer, Medical Missions-British Guyana
Volunteer, Healthcare for the Homeless
Facilitator, Group Spiritual Direction
Minister / Mentor, Prison Ministry
Facilitator, Discipleship Group